Sporting Kansas City goalkeeper Jimmy Nielsen, center, holds the MLS Cup as he and his teammates celebrate their victory over Real Salt Lake in the MLS Cup championship match. The teams were tied 1-1 after overtime; Kansas City won the penalty-kick shootout, 7-6. (Colin E. Braley/AP)

Aurelien Collin of Sporting Kansas City holds the MLS Cup after SKC defeated Real Salt Lake. Collin scored the equalizer in the second half, and then potted the Cup-winning penalty kick. (Colin E. Braley/AP)